Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

AKA “Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Extract”

Humectant

Ingredient Facts

Hydrolyzed soy protein

AKA: Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Extract

Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Not Clean

Protein hydrolyzates, soya. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of soya composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin

CAS #

68607-88-5

Form

Powder

State

Solid

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Functions

Antistatic

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Soy has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Asian skincare for thousands of years for its skin-nourishing properties. Hydrolyzed soy protein is a modern development designed to improve protein absorption and provide amino acids for skin conditioning.